The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 June 1983 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., June «, 1983

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Sports

Athletic awards given

Syracuse Junior High School coaching staff presented awards to outstanding boys and girls par ticipating on athletic teams. All athletes and their parents were invited to attend the Thursday, May 26, program. Each athlete was presented an athletic certificate which recognizes his or her participation. In addition awards were given to the athletes who maintain high scholastic averages and a coaches’ award is given to one eighth grade boy and girl in each sport. Each year the Syracuse coaching staff recognizes the boy and girl athlete who best exhibits the qualities of leadership, teamwork, positive attitude, dedication and participation. Winning the “Yellow Jacket Os The Year” award were Tim Mangas and Ann Vitaniemi. Recognized in the fall sports were Mangas in football and Julie Schmahl in volleyball. Mangas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mangas, and Julie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schmahl. Receiving the basketball awards were Mangas and Ann. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vitaniemi. The winter sports award winners were Tressa Littleton in

I r. All mBl iSWOr HF**" - I I * ; M; B >• I F ■ 1 I 818 ..<dM ATHLETIC WINNERS — Syracuse Junior High athletes were honored at an awards program on Thursday evening. May 26. All athletes received certificates. Shown above are the top athletic award winners. Standing in front are Tressa Littleton, gymnastics and track; Steve Schmahl, cross country; and Jeff Welborn, wrestling. Standing in back are Julie Schmahl. volleyball; Ann Vitaniemi, basketball and “Yellow Jacket Os The Year;” Lance Ough, trade Tim Mangas, football, basketball and “Yellow Jacket Os The Year.” (Photo by Deb Fox)

» y *** B k z ’Hi M s ■ II / 41 EIGHTH GRADE SCHOLASTIC ATHLETES — Syracuse Junior High eighth grade athletes who participated in three or more sports and maintained the highest scholastic averages while participating in sports were honored by the coaching staff. They are shown above. Standing in front are Jennifer Tuttle, Heidi Musser and Julie Schmahl. Standing in back are Todd Roberts, Tim Mangas, Lance Ough and Steve Schmahl. (Photo by Deb Fox)

Dana corporation sponsors two major racing events

The Dana Corporation will sponsor the Dana-Rex Mays Classic at the Wisconsin State Fair Speedway in June and the Dana Victory Trophy for the winner of the giant Michigan 500 in July, it was announced here today. According to Stan Gustafson, President of Dana, the company has chosen to increase its participation in the performance field with these events “because they both symbolize major quality tests of car, driver, mechanics and of Dana parts ” “The Michigan 500,” Gustafson continued, “is the pivotal 500 mile

gymnastics and Jeff Welborn in wrestling. Tressa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Donley and Welborn s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welborn. Track award winners were Tressa Littleton and Lance Ough. Ough is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ough. In the sixth, seventh and eighth grades, awards were presented to the boys and girls maintaining the highest scholastic averages while participating in three or more sports. Recognized from the eighth grade were: Jennifer Tuttle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tuttle; Heidi Musser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Musser; Julie Schmahl; Ough; Mangas; Steve Schmahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schmahl; and Todd Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rtm Roberts. Outstanding seventh grade scholar-athletes honored were Stephanie Berkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Berkey; Josh Lantz, son of Mrs. Sherrie Lantz; and Jenny Hoene, daughter of Mrs. Alice Hoene. Sixth grade scholastic athletic award winners were Mary Haffner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haffner; and Brian Neff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Neff. A special presentation was made to the mothers who have

race for Inday-type cars.” The Michigan 500 and the Dana-Rex Mays Classic are just two of the major motorsports activities Dana is involved in this year. The company also participates in all types of national and regional motor performance events, including NASCAR, sports cars, formulas, tractor pulling, dragsters, off-road and especially Class 8 trucks. “Our parts are being used and proven in these events and we want the world to know it,” Gustafson said. The Dana Victory Trophy continues to be the centerpiece of the

assisted with school programs, activities, and in daily operations at the school. Plaques inscribed “Yellow Jacket” Special Mother Award were presented to Carol Swartzendruber, Arlene Berkey, Melinda Ensinger, Yvonne Huffman, Bess Stetler, Marsha Fryback and Lou Firestone. Sue Koser was presented the Yellow Jacket “Mother Os The Year” award by Charles Haffner, principal, for heading all volunteer parent programs for Syracuse Junior High during the school year. Mrs. Koser was responsible for enlisting mothers to assist with activities during the school year, including lunch program assistance, sixth grade educational trip, a parent substitute morning, the school’s citrus sale and roller skating parties. In addition to the above awards, all eighth grade athletes who participated in three or more sports were presented with a Wawasee t-shirt. Students earning the shirts were: Julienne Bryant, Dawn Cavendar, Tressa Littleton, Heidi Musser, Julie Schmahl, Jennifer Tuttle, Ann Vitaniemi, Jeremy Corson, Chuck Gray, Erick Jones, Mark Keener, Mangas, Robert McKibben, Roberts, Schmahl, Ough, Brett Traviolia and Chris Yoder.

Michigan 500 race at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., July 17. The Michigan 500 is a major Indy car race also sanctioned by CART. The winning driver receives the beautiful silver Dana Victory Trophy and a SIOO USD check each month for the rest of his life. Dana sponsored this trophy in 1982 when Gordon Johncock coupled his Indy 500 win with an exciting victory in the Michigan 500 and in 1981 when Pancho Carter won in his Alex Foods car. The 1983 race will be carried live on national television by NBC.

lo® V Ba . ÜBUb -vsbi '*« H SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE SCHOLASTIC ATHLETES — The sixth and seventh grade athletes who maintained the highest scholastic averages while participating in three or more sports were honored at the Syracuse Junior High Sports Award program on Thursday. May 26. Shown above are the winners. Standing in front are Stef Berkey and Jenny Hoene. seventh grade Standing in back are Josh Lantz, seventh grade; and Mary Haffner and Brian Neff, sixth grade. (Photo by Deb Fox>

Tennis pro conies to community

By GAIL WIDMOYER “I want to promote my tennis program because it’s the most advanced program in Indiana. ” commented Gary Metzger, president of the American Professional Racquet Association who is offering summer tennis lessons to Lakeland community residents. Through his program, Metzger utilizes the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) making it possible for him to group players into similar ability levels for league play, tournaments, group lessons, social competition and club or community programs. “The rating categories actually generalize about skill levels,” explained Metzger who is also the tennis pro at the Goshen Tennis Club. “Chosen categories aren’t meant to be permanent positions,” he continued. “They change as the level of play changes.” Education is Metzger's primary goal for his program networks. “I want to teach the kids and adults how to play tennis, but I also want to show them how they can go on and become a part of the professional circuit.” Metzger himself has played professionally with the likes of John McEnroe and is presently re-entering the pro circuit after a personal leave of absence. “I made it to the quarter-finals in the most recent Grand Prix event.” the 20-year-old pro commented in his own self-confident way. Self-confidence is an important part of any tennis player's game, as well as an important part of Metzger’s life. Metzger’s lifetime accomplishments besides his positions with APRA and the Goshen Tennis Club include: head professional at the Oristo resort on Edisto Island, S.C.; promoter of Maggia Sportsware, Antelope Racquets and Foot-Joy shoes. “I’m 110 per cent behind my sponsors, and I want to tell the kids how they can promote products too,” Metzger said. For a reasonable fee, interested residents and all levels Women win Sagebrush Days motorcycle event The Lakeland Snowmobile Club promoted a motorcycle poker run in conjunction with Syracuse Sagebrush Days on Saturday, May 28. The entrants gathered at Read’s Castle of Values on SR 13 then proceeded to their various points: Pondi Restaurant in Albion; Bill & Casey’s Landing in Wolcottville; Wysong Chevrolet in Cromwell; returning to Sryacuse’s Wawasee Bowl for prizes and fun. Janet Yunker of LaGrange was the first place winner. She received a cash prize and trophy; second place was Joyce Read, North Webster, a cash prize; and third place was Carol Klinger, North Webster, also receiving a cash prize. Car Wash Saturday, June 18 19 A.M. Te 4 P.M. (Rata Data June 15) Located At Bethel Church Os The Brethren Catherine And East Sts. MILFOKD Sponsored By Youth Group

of tennis players have the chance to sign up for group or private lessons with Metzger; Mike Davey, iMetzger’s coach; Dave Filer, top player for University of Southern Illinois; or Ed Filer, top player for the University of South Carolina. Registration for any of the sessions can be done on Thursday,

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June 9, from 1 until 6 p.m. at Wawasee High School; or by calling Gary Metzger at the Goshen Tennis Club or extension 224 at the high school. All classes meet Monday through Friday with sessions beginning June 13 through 24; June 27 through July 8; July 11 through 22; and July 25 through August 5.

Field day held at Syracuse

Syracuse Elementary fifth grade students participated in a field day shortly before school was out. In the competition between classes Carol Koble’s class won the championship with 1514 points while Phil Mock’s class placed second with 87 points and Mavis Vanderveer’s class was third with 834 points. In the events the girls competed against girls and the boys competed against boys, for various placings. The girls in Mrs. Koble’s class scored 70 points and the boys scored 814; Mock’s girls had 37, boys, 50; and Mrs. Vanderveer’s girls had 54 while the boys had 294Girls* Events Individual events with placings, teacher’s initial and time or distance for the girls are as follows: 50 yard dash — Darcy Smith, K, 8.0; Lee Ann Colley, M, 8.3; Teresa Coy, K, 8.5 100 yard dash — Kacy Yoder, M, 14.1; April Rensberger. K, 14.4; Julie Gunn, K, 15.5 150 Yard Dash — Angela Kistler, V, 20.3; Carrie Donat, M, 21.0; Krista VanDiepenbos, V, 22.9 220 yard run — Angela Kistler, V, 35.2; April Rensberger, K, w 35.7; Teresa Coy, K, 36.5 330 yard run — Lee Ann Colley, M. 61.1; Billie Happner, K, 63.0; Emily Robie, V, 66.0 440 yard run — Darcey Smith, K, 82.3; Julie Neterer, V, 84.0; Jennifer Melendez, K, 84.5 Softball throw — Shadow Newcomer, V, 99’9”; Kelli Solina. M, 85’; Sylvia Cole, V, 81’11” Standing long jump — Vicki Caskey, V, 5’11”; Valerie Goshert, M, 5’9” and Lisa Donley, K, 5’3” Running long jump — Julie Gunn, K, 10’11”; Angela Kistler, V, 9*3”, Sherese Daenins, M, 9’l” High jump, Darcy Smith, K, 3’, 11”; Julie Gunn, K, 3’8”; Carrie Donat, M, 3’6” Shot put — Shadow Newcomer, V, 21’; Teresa West, K, 17’11”; Tonya Bryant, K, 15*9” Rope climb — Teresa Coy, K. 11.0; Lee Ann Colley, M, 11.4; Mary Martindale, V, 15.1 Obstacle course — April Rensberger, K, 17.0; Julie Neterer, and Jennifer Melendez, K, tied 17.5 440 relay — Darcy Smith, Julie Gunn, April Rensberger and Jennifer Melendez, K, 68.5; Julie

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Neterer, Darla R. Angela Kistler. Vicki Caskey, V, 69.5; Kacy Yoder. Kelli Solina. Angeline Harman and Carrie Donat. M. 70.6 880 relay — Kristi VanDiepenbos, Mary Martindale. Emily Robie and Shadow Newcomer, V. 2:36.5; Lisa Albright, Lisa Donley, Jamie Edsall. Billie Heppner. K, 2:38; Valerie Goshert. Lee Ann Colley, Tracy Burnworth, and Shelly Smith. M., 2:40.9 Boys Results 50 yard dash — Shawn Kiser. K. 7.6; Stuart Ough. K. 8.2; Shane Holloway. M. 8.5 100 yard dash — Stuart Ough. K. 14.4; Jim Brickey. K. 14 6. Jeremy Ott, V, 15.0 150 yard dash — Joe Hutchings, K, 18.3; Mitch Jones. M, 19.4; Mark Neibert. K. 20.0 220 yard run — Chad Jones, M 32.2; Steve Ruch, K, and Jason Freel V, tied 36.6 330 yard run — Cuong Reed, K. 57.2; Casey Kline. K. 59 2; Steve Ruch. K, 59.8 440 yard run — Cuong Reed. K. 76.6; Mitch Jones, M. 78.7; Casey Kline. K. 79,4 Softball throw — Kevin Manning, M, 132'4”; Chad Jones, M. 126’1 ”; Tony Hostetler. V. 120'6” High jump — Jim Brickey. K. 3’11”; Shane Holloway, M, 3TO” Rick Weaver. V. 3’9” Running long jump — Shawn Kiser, K. 11’7” Matt McCue. M, 11’3”; Danny Gallmeier, M. 10’11” Shot put — Mike Stuckman, V, 167”; Chris Bloize, K. 20'2”; Tony Hostetter. V. 19’3” Discus — David Schmahl, V, 52’, 11”; Nathaniel Hudson, K, 51’5”; Mitch Jones, M, 46’7” Rope Climb — Chad Jones, M, 7.7; Casey Kline. K. 8.5; Stuart Ough. K, and Jason Freel. V, 10 0 Obstacle course — Cuong Reed, K. 16.1; Jeremy Ott. V, and Joe Hutchings. K, tied 17.0 440 relay — Jim Brickey. Steve Ruch, Nathaniel Hudson. Shawn Kiser, K, 69.5; Richard Harman. Dwight Bell, Matt McCue, Danny Gallmeier. M. 70.5; Tony Hostetler. Rick Weaver. Jason Freel. Travis Cauldill, V. 71.0 880 relay — Shane Holloway, Chad Jones. Mitch Jones. Kevin Manning. M, 2:19.3; Cuong Reed, Casey Kline. Joe Hutchings, Stuart Ough, K. 2:21.4; Chris Smith, David Schmahl. Tyler Crum, Eric Mock. V, 2:39.5